43 Forster Road, Beckenham, BR3 4LH
About 43 Forster Road
43 Forster Road is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Beckenham (BR3 4LH). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1097 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2009) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The latest certificate is from June 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.
Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in September 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 1997–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £671,000 sits 67.8% above the 2009 sale of £400,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2003.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
Energy performance
43 Forster Road's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Jun 2019
EPC Rating
Planning history
- Aug 2003ExtensionOutlineIn report
Extension: Rear of property
Rear dormer extension CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
- Documents
- 2 docs on file
- Reference
- 03/02130/PLUD
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 43 Forster Road
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
43 Forster Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.
£671,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.3% per year over 12 years.
£400,000
Growth on file: 10.3% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
28 September 2009Most recent
£400,000
+233.5%over 12 years29 May 1997
£119,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in BR3 4LH: £850,000 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in BR3 4LH
Everything we know about 43 Forster Road, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Forster Road homes
On years held, 43 Forster Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,927
Street avg £4,935
Floor Area
102 m²
Street avg 126 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.3 t/year
Street avg 5.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
9/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.4 km
Eden Park Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Balgowan Primary School. 45 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.2dB